HP 15.6 Inch Touch Screen Laptop Review

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HP 15.6 Inch Touch Screen Laptop

HP 15.6" Touch Screen Laptop

USD
8.8

Value for Money Score

9.2/10

Reliability Score

9.0/10

Performance Score

8.5/10

Specifications and Features Score

8.9/10

Design Score

8.2/10

Pros

  • Awesome touch screen display
  • DTS Studio Sound
  • SuperMulti DVD burner
  • 7th Gen Intel Core i3
  • WLED-backlit

Cons

  • Installation issues
  • Software upgrade is a problem
  • Slower with works
  • Becomes hot
  • Not available other than online

Verdict

If it comes to this HP touch screen laptop, the system is the ideal pick for your daily needs. It can successfully assist you in completing your professional tasks without a hitch.

This HP model is designed for multitasking. You can do multiple works at the same time and it will deliver satisfactory performance.

However, we feel that even average battery life, which it offers, is enough to help you keep going on a tour even if you get busy with memory-demanding works or start entertaining yourself. Last but not the least, we like its simple design that is neat and clean.

HP 15.6 Inch Touch Screen & Variant Laptops Price

Introduction

This HP model comes with a 15.6” large screen. The system is engineered to perform virtual tasks with high efficiency.

Its touch screen HD display allows you to take pleasure in intuitive browsing.

Supported by a team of Intel Core i3 processor and 8GB RAM, the machine enables smooth running of Windows 10.

The laptop houses a 1TB HDD in its cabinet, providing massive storage space.

The system comes with a three-cell 2.8 Ah battery allowing you to go on working for eight hours on a single recharge.

HP 15.6 Inch Touch Screen Laptop

Buy for: This HP laptop comes with a very budget-friendly price tag. A touch screen panel is present there. If you are in search of a good quality basic level laptop to perform some basic level tasks, then this product is one of the most suitable options for you.

Beware of: No USB Type-C port is present in this HP laptop. It lacks a dedicated GPU and as a result, its graphical performance is not so satisfying. As there is no SSD, you can’t expect lighting fast processing from it.

Best uses for: Daily home and office computing, professional tasks, basic mid-level gaming, and web browsing.

The alternatives:

Specs Details:

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Reliability

HP is a brand with massive recognition and reputation throughout the world. It has never fallen short of tossing out some of the best laptops, notebooks and convertible models.

The company introduces models across different price ranges. This HP 15.6” touch screen laptop accommodates a powerful processor, enough of RAM for quick booting and spacious storage area.

In addition, it comes with a long list of features that you expect from any modern laptop or notebook model.

Performance – Processing Power

The system borrows its strength from a combo of 7th generation Intel Core i3-7100U processor and 8GB RAM.

With this pack, you can easily perform simple computing works and run high-end professional apps as well. The model is made to feature versatility.

Though not intended for the gaming enthusiasts, you can still enjoy mid-level games on it. The HP laptop runs smoothly even when you play games or run demanding professional apps.

The laptop houses 8GB system memory and that feels enough for advanced multitasking. Take a look at 15 inch HP laptop store.

Substantial high-bandwidth RAM ensures smooth performance while running video editing apps and games while allowing you to open multiple browser tabs and programs at once.

Benchmarks

CPU

1. On Geekbench 5, the Intel Core i3-7100U has a single core score of 572 and its multi-core score is 1308. This processor is a tough competitor of the Intel Core i5-7300U. But this i5 processor is costlier.

This i5 processor’s single-core and multi-core scores are respectively 587 and 1389. So we can say Dell Latitude 5480, which has Intel Core i5-7300U as its processor can deliver slightly better performance than the HP 15.6 Inch Touch Screen laptop.

2. On the CPU Benchmarks, we have got the benchmark results of Intel Core i3-7100U, based on PassMark software. The single thread rating of this processor is 1391.

The experts of this website have analyzed 1588 samples and found that the margin of error in the chip is low. This processor’s overall rank is 1800. It has good value for money ratings.

3. Intel Core i3-7100U has an average bench score of 52.9% on UserBenchmark. The experts of this website have analyzed 1357 processors and among them, this i3 processor has got 709th position. This is pretty impressive.

GPU

1. According to the Videocard benchmark Intel HD Graphics 620 has got an average G3D mark of 923. The average G2D mark of this integrated graphics chip is 218. Based on the analysis of 10391 samples, the overall rank of this GPU is 905.

There are many powerful dedicated graphic cards. Comparing this integrated GPU with them will not be justified. From that perspective, we can say that this integrated graphics card is good for processing some casual graphical content. But for gaming, this GPU is not good,

2. Intel HD Graphics 620 has achieved an average bench of 4.58% on User Benchmark. 682 GPU of this kind has been tested by this website and this chip has got a rank of 392nd.

3. The 3DMark rank of this integrated graphics card is 194. 337 is 3DMark Time Spy Graphics Score of the Intel HD Graphics 620. 200 is its popularity rank.

Design & Build

There is no way to claim it is the smartest of all that came tumbling into the market in same time. In fact, our experts did not find it attractive and think its competitors sport a far better design.

However, the color black makes the system a standout in the pack of its many compatriots.

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The color accentuates the system’s simple design, easily making it a true example of ‘sophistication in disguise of simplicity’.

HP 15.6 Inch Touch Screen Laptop Exterior View

It is not a lightweight laptop though several systems are bulkier than this HP system. However, you won’t have to struggle while carrying it from here to there.

Even though the design is not impressive, it feels durable. Therefore, it can easily test for years’ of use and abuse.

Display

The HP touch screen laptop comes with a larger screen. The users of all ages prefer a larger real estate area and it will hopefully leave them satisfied on this ground. It offers resolution of 1366×786 HD.

HP 15.6 Inch Touch Screen Laptop Display

Allowing easy finger-sensitive navigation, the system enables you to make the most of its operating system Windows 10. The LED backlit system is highly energy-efficient.

In a word, you will truly enjoy while watching movies or doing professional multimedia works on it.

Let me put here clearly that the HP system does not integrate any separate graphics coprocessor for handling graphics work.

That means, the main processor handles all the works from simple tasks to complex graphics works. The question is whether its one-processor army can excellently deal with demanding apps or not.

To know it, we put it through a series of litmus tests and to be frank with you, it received a moderate score on our rating.

This is simply because, the resolution could have been better on such a large screen.

Graphics Power

The HP system includes a dedicated Intel 620 graphics card. It is a powerful graphics card and empowers the system to deliver excellent graphics work.

The images look bright and clear. You will experience no unwanted color shades.

Most importantly, you don’t need to squat or squint your eyes while looking at the screen as the images look clean from every angle.

Storage

Under the lid, a 1TB HDD is installed to make room for a sizeable number of HD videos, songs, DVD-quality movies, digital photos and off course, text files.

The hard drive spins at a speed of 5400rpm and that is in alignment with the standard read/write times.

Battery Life

More often than not, the users used to complain a lot about average battery life even a decade ago.

 

Things are much improved these days, as the manufacturers are bringing the models that can survive for good many hours when you are on go.

It sounds good, especially for the travelers, as they don’t have to look for sockets to charge the system.

Additional Specifications

Yes, the right number of ports is there! You are likely to add external devices for your entertainment needs.

HP 15.6 Inch Touch Screen Laptop Ports

The HP system is equipped with several ports. It comes with 1USB 3.0, 2USB 2.0, multi-format SD slot and Win 10 Home 64 bits.

There are more to additional specs of HP touch screen laptop. So just wait a little bit! Here comes the HP touchscreen beauty with a supermulti DVD burner and HD webcam.

HP 15.6 Inch Touch Screen Laptop Webcam

You will love to know that it also features HDMI. Yes, more are yet to come! It also features DTS Studio Sound. You will love to listen songs, as the sound feels really sweet.

The keyboard is standard and you will love while allowing your ten fingers to graze on it.

HP 15.6 Inch Touch Screen Laptop Keyboard and trackpad

The keys have the right amount of space between them. Even if you don’t know how to type, you will feel the fun while typing.

What Do Users Think?

Our experts have talked to users and compiled their opinion about this product.

If you count on the users’ feedbacks, there are reasons to welcome it to your home. They are talking about every aspect of it, from features to functions, beauty to battery life and performance to price.

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Many people have bought it as a signature edition of HP. After using it for several months, they firmly believe that it is truly a great system for daily works.

Yes, many users think that this HP system does not feature a striking look.

Still they love it for its simple and plain design and obviously durability. The laptop offers a strong feel and the users love it.

The users surely love lightweight models and on that ground, there is a plethora of better alternatives. However, they can carry the laptop with ease and it feels enough for them.

Our Testing & Analysis Report

Our technical team tested the processor and graphics card of the HP 15 touchscreen laptop on different benchmarks. On the Geekbench 5 test, the Core i3-7100U scored 572 points on single-core and 1308 on its multi-core performance.

On the PassMark test, the single thread performance of the CPU was found to be 1391 and on the UserBenchmark, the average bench score was 52.9%.

Moving on to the graphics card, the technical experts tested it on the Video Card Benchmark to find its G3D mark to be 923 and the G2D mark to be 218. On UserBenchmark, its average bench score was 4.58% and on the 3DMark Time Spy Graphics test, it scored 337 points.

While testing, we used a number of Chrome tabs and left them open and also ran several programs at the same time in the background while working on Word and Excel.

We did not notice any significant sluggishness or slow down but its performance was affected quite a bit when we used it for 3D rendering, photo and video editing.

The display of the laptop was quite good and responded to our color accuracy and variance test quite well.

We found that it attained a maximum brightness of around 225 nits, which is quite low compared to the 300-nits standard. Therefore, the images appeared a bit dull.

On our colorimeter, it covered 62% of the sRGB color gamut, which is once again pretty low to support high-end photo or video editing tasks. However, the contrast level of the screen was pretty decent.

We had a pretty good typing experience using the keyboard of this laptop. The key travel was good and well-spaced to allow fast typing, and flex was low. The trackpad is however a bit less responsive but offers decent performance.

Questions & Answers:

Can you use the HP 15.6 Inch Touchscreen Laptop as a tablet?

No, this is not a 2-in-1 device. Neither does it have a 360-degree hinge, so you can’t use this laptop as a tab.

Is the Ram of this on the HP 15.6 Inch Touchscreen Laptop expandable?

Yes, you can easily upgrade the RAM section. But hiring an expert for this process will be a better option.

Is there any option to install an SSD on the HP 15.6 Inch Touch Screen Laptop?

Yes, in this HP laptop, there is an empty SSD slot. So you can easily install an SSD on that slot. But here, we also suggest you hire an expert’s hand.

Is there any optical drive on the HP 15.6 Inch Touch Screen Laptop?

Yes, you can locate an optical drive on this HP device.

About Puja Chatterjee

AvatarPuja Chatterjee, a distinguished technical writer, boasts an extensive and nuanced understanding of computer technology. She is an esteemed graduate of the Bengal Institute of Management Studies (BIMS), where she honed her skills and knowledge in the tech domain. Over the span of more than 12 years, Puja has developed a deep expertise that encompasses not only technology writing, where she articulates complex technical concepts with clarity and precision, but also in the realm of client relationship management. Her experience in this area is characterized by her ability to effectively communicate and engage with clients, ensuring their needs are met with the highest level of professionalism and understanding of their technical requirements. Puja's career is marked by a commitment to excellence in both written communication within the tech industry and fostering strong, productive relationships with clients.

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Puja Chatterjee
Puja Chatterjee, a distinguished technical writer, boasts an extensive and nuanced understanding of computer technology. She is an esteemed graduate of the Bengal Institute of Management Studies (BIMS), where she honed her skills and knowledge in the tech domain. Over the span of more than 12 years, Puja has developed a deep expertise that encompasses not only technology writing, where she articulates complex technical concepts with clarity and precision, but also in the realm of client relationship management. Her experience in this area is characterized by her ability to effectively communicate and engage with clients, ensuring their needs are met with the highest level of professionalism and understanding of their technical requirements. Puja's career is marked by a commitment to excellence in both written communication within the tech industry and fostering strong, productive relationships with clients.
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